Major Fire At Bohri Kadal Srinagar Leaves Trail Of Destruction
Srinagar: The major fire incident at Bohri Kadal locality in summer capital has reduced property worth crores to ashes and resulted in injuries to at least seven persons including two firemen. An official in the knowhow of things said that the fire broke out at Bohri Kadal locality on Monday afternoon. “Soon after receiving information, […]
Culture and related issues
The J & K administration is trying to complete all the developmental works during the current season. Recently the Principal Secretary, Culture Department, visited the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) and Tagore Hall. He took stock of various issues concerning the theatre and its associated assets. During his visit, he […]
MP-Elect Engineer Rashid Be Given Opportunity To Take Oath: Omar
SRINAGAR, June 24: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Monday said that Member Parliament elect Abdul Rashid Sheikh, aka Engineer Rashid, should be given the opportunity to take his oath and represent his constituents. Engineer Rashid, who heads the Awami Ittehad Party, is currently lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail in a terror-funding case. In […]
New Criminal Laws
Recently Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir reviewed progress on implementation of new Criminal Laws in JK. He enquired about the capacity building and training of concerned staff, conducted so far. He emphasised the need for collaborative efforts of all stakeholders for effective implementation of these laws in the UT. He asked about the status […]
Modi holds bilateral talks with Sheikh Hasina; energy, trade, defence cooperation key issues discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held bilateral talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several issues of bilateral interests, including development partnership, energy, water resources, trade, and defence cooperation among others. “A relationship serving as a role model for neighbourhood partnership! […]
Nortje, De Kock shine as SA edge England
GROS-ISLET: Anrich Nortje held his nerve as South Africa remained unbeaten at the T20 World Cup after defeating reigning champions England by seven runs in a thrilling second-round Super Eights clash in St. Lucia on Friday. England, chasing a seemingly modest 164 to win, slumped to 61-4 thanks to fine South Africa bowling and fielding […]
Unregistered pilgrims suffer the most during Haj
RIYADH: After years of failing to secure a visa, Yasser finally concluded he had no choice but to perform Haj illegally, a move he now regrets. While he survived the rites in extreme heat, he has not seen his wife since Sunday and fears she is among the more than 1,000 reported fatalities — the […]
Infertility awareness
On the health front J&K administration has kept on constant focus. Recently the felicitation ceremony, organized by the Indian Fertility Society, witnessed participation of over 90 gynaecologists from various medical institutions of the valley including LD Hospital, SKIMS Trust Hospital, SKIMS MCH, JLNM Hospital and other district hospitals of Health Services Kashmir. The ceremony also […]
Rain Disrupts International Yoga Day Celebrations In Kashmir
SRINAGAR, June 21: Early morning rainfall on Friday disrupted International Yoga Day events in Kashmir, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the celebrations on the banks of the Dal Lake, officials here said. The main yoga event at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) was scheduled to start at 6:30 am. Moderate to […]
Power scenario
In order to improve power scenario in Kashmir valley, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is serving Notices to consumers found hooking, meter bypassing in some areas. 1.90 lakh inspections conducted in last 6 months and Rs.27.74 cr fine was imposed against violators KPDCL has also started serving Notices to the consumers found using power […]
